Conscious Consumer Cocktail Hour

Want to start buying more ethical and sustainable products, but not sure where to start? On a budget and not sure what you can afford? Feeling overwhelmed by all the different options and advice out there? Join us at The Unwaste Shop for a casual, post-work cocktail hour and pick up some top tips on how to be a conscious consumer from local non-profit Chicago Fair Trade! In our short presentation starting at 6pm, you'll learn what fair trade is and how it fits into zero waste living, what factors to consider when trying to make more ethical and sustainable purchases, and some simple switches we can all make to have a big, collective impact. You'll also have a chance to ask us your questions and share your top tips, too! Don't miss out: Aside from complimentary cocktails, we'll also be giving away some fair trade freebies! This event is part of Chicago Fair Trade's World Fair Trade Day Celebrations! World Fair Trade Day is an inclusive worldwide festival of events celebrating fair trade and its critical role in combating income inequality, exploitation, and climate change. Hundreds of celebrations will take place in May in over seventy countries. Chicago's celebration is the biggest World Fair Trade Day event in the US. Check out our full calendar or events on our website. More Info below.